The Mark of the Beast
The Medieval Bestiary in Art, Life, and Literature| By: | Debra Hassig |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780415928946 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781135660451 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 1999 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.